Are you struggling with pain that’s keeping you from working out? Download my FREE guide on Working Out With Pain here: https://bit.ly/pain_guide Justin discusses the importance of embracing challenges and deliberate stress as essential components of self-care and wellness. He also argues against the common notion that rest and recovery are the ultimate goals, emphasizing that true growth and adaptation often come from facing discomfort and pushing one's limits. Justin highlights the need for balance, especially during stressful times, and encourages listeners to seek challenges that foster personal growth and resilience. Takeaways: Sometimes things need to be really hard for growth. Rest and recovery are not synonymous with self-care. Deliberate stress can be beneficial for self-care. Resting more is not always the answer to discomfort. Finding balance is crucial during stressful times. Something is better than nothing when it comes to exercise. If things are easy all the time, we will not get better. Valuing yourself is central to effective self-care. Embrace challenges to foster personal growth. Lethargy and complacency do not help anyone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/feel-strong/support